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Matthew 3:14 Cross-References
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“But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?”
Matthew 3:14 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 3:14
John's protest reveals his understanding of Christ's superiority and sinlessness. His statement 'I have need to be baptized of thee' shows recognition that Jesus, unlike all others, did not need repentance baptism. This creates a theological problem: why would the sinless one undergo a baptism signifying repentance? The answer lies in Christ's representative role—He identifies with sinners He came to save.
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Cross-References for Matthew 3:14
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“Most certainly, I tell you, unless one is born anew,{The word translated anew here and in John 3:7 (anothen) also means again and from above.} he can't see the Kingdom of God.”
“Lord, do you wash my feet?”
“but you will be baptized in the Holy Spirit not many days from now.,For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.,,,,,,,,”
“And of his fulness have all we received”
“God sent out the Spirit of his Son into your hearts”
“doing the desires of the flesh and of the mind”
“that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe.”
“that the mother of my Lord should come to me?”
“and fall short of the glory of God;”
“a propitiation}”